Level and Pressure

Operating Instruction
VEGAVIB and
signal conditioning instruments
 Contents

Contents

Safety information ........................................................................ 2

1 Product description
1.1 Function and configuration .................................................. 3
1.2 Types and versions .............................................................. 3
1.3 Approvals ............................................................................. 4
1.4 Technical data and dimensions ........................................... 5

2 Mounting
2.1 Mounting instructions ......................................................... 20

3 Electrical connection
3.1 Connection instructions VEGAVIB ..................................... 26
3.2 Wiring plan VEGAVIB ......................................................... 26
3.3 Connection instruction series 500 and series 600
signal conditioning instruments ......................................... 29
3.4 Connection plan series 500 and series 600 signal
conditioning instruments .................................................... 30

4 Set-up
4.1 VEGAVIB ............................................................................. 31
4.2 VEGATOR 534 Ex signal conditioning instrument ............. 33
4.3 VEGATOR 536 Ex and 537 Ex signal conditioning
instrument ........................................................................... 35
4.4 VEGATOR 636 Ex signal conditioning instrument ............. 38

Safety information

The described module must only be installed

and operated as described in this operating
instruction. Please note that other action can
cause damage for which VEGA does not take
responsibility.

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1 Product description

1.1 Function and configuration 1.2 Types and versions

VEGAVIB compact level switches are used for VEGAVIB 31
level detection of powders and granules. The Tuning fork compact level switch with fixed
vibrating level switches are piezoelectrically installation length and mounting thread G 1 A.
energized and vibrate at their mechanical The oscillator of VEGAVIB 31 has a floating
frequency (VEGAVIB 31 appr. 210 Hz, Relay output.
VEGAVIB 41 and 43 appr. 530 Hz, VEGAVIB
51, 52 and 53 appr. 350 Hz).
VEGAVIB 41
When the measured product touches the Tuning fork compact level switch with fixed
vibrating probe, the vibrating amplitude is installation length and mounting thread G 1 A
damped. An integral electronics detects this or NPT 1“. Three oscillators are available for
damping and triggers a switching command. different electrical outputs (non-contact switch,
relay or transistor). For product temperatures
exceeding 100°C a temperature adapter is
VEGAVIB 31 tuning fork sensor is suitable for optionally available.
fine-grained solids > 100 g/l, which are not
adhesive. Typical products are gypsum, ce-
ment, fine granules etc. VEGAVIB 43
Tuning fork compact level switch with tube
VEGAVIB series 40 and 50 tuning fork sensors extension up to max. 4 m. All other features as
can be used where levels of solids from a VEGAVIB 41. An adjustment fitting is optionally
density of appr. 20 g/l can be reliably detec- available for height adjustment of the exten-
ted. Due to the rod version build-up is virtually sion tube.
avoided. Hence the use in foodstuffs and light
products such as e.g. packing chips. Typical
products are cement, gypsum, styropor, chalk,
VEGAVIB 51
flour, cereals, paper scrap, washing powder,
Tuning fork compact level switch with fixed
plastic granules, feather etc. A pulsed driving
installation length and mounting thread
signal is responsible for the re-oscillation of
G 11/ 2 A or NPT 1 1/ 2“. Four oscillators are avail-
the tuning fork after covering and removes
able for different electrical outputs (non-con-
residual measured product from the probe.
tact switch, relay, transistor or two-wire output).
For product temperatures exceeding 100°C a
Series 50 instruments are also suitable for the
temperature adapter is optionally available.
detection of solids in water.
VEGAVIB 51 Ex(S)
VEGAVIB 51 tuning fork compact level switch
with approval acc. to dust-Ex Zone 10 or 11
and CENELEC EEx ia IIC, PTB Zone 1.

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VEGAVIB 52 1.3 Approvals

Tuning fork compact level switch with suspen-
sion cable extension up to max. 20 m. In all VEGAVIB 51 Ex(S) and 53 Ex(S) are approved
other features the cable version corresponds for the use in hazardous or dust-Ex areas zone
to type VEGAVIB 51. This version is suitable 1, 10 and 11 within the scope of ElexV (Ger-
for temperatures up to 80°C. many).

VEGAVIB 52 Ex VEGAVIB 52 Ex is approved for the use in

VEGAVIB 52 tuning fork compact level switch hazardous areas acc. to CENELEC.
with approval acc. to CENELEC EEx ia IIC,
PTB Zone 1. The vibrating rod of the instruments is ap-
proved for zone 1 or 10, the housing with
electronics for zone 11.
VEGAVIB 53
Tuning fork compact level switch with tube The instruments are suitable for the use in
extensions up to max. 4 m. In all other features zone 10 which are hazardous due to combusti-
this level switch corresponds to type VEGAVIB ble dusts or in which dusty or dust developing,
51. An adjustment fitting is optionally available combustible solids are contained (not for
for height adjustment of the extension tube. VEGAVIB 52). In addition approved for hazard-
ous areas acc. to CENELEC EEx ia IIC.
VEGAVIB 53 Ex(S)
VEGAVIB 53 tuning fork compact level switch For these applications please note the appro-
with approval for dust-Ex EEx ia IIC Zone 10 or priate legal documents (type approval). These
11 and CENELEC PTB (Zone 1). documents are supplied with the appropriate
instrument. Please also note the relevant in-
stallation and operating regulations.

For VEGAVIB 51 Ex(S), 52 Ex and 53 Ex(S) the

following approvals are available:
Conformity certificate PTB-no.
Ex-95.D.2023 and type approval BVS
94.Y.8009.

Please note the deviating technical data for

instruments with approval under “1.4 Technical
data“.

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1.4 Technical data and dimensions

VEGAVIB 31

Housing
Housing material Plastic PBT (Polyester)
Protection IP 66
Cable entry 2 x Pg 13,5
Terminals for max. 1,5 mm2 cross-section area of conductor

Mechanical connection
Thread G 1 A made of 1.4301 (StSt)

Tuning fork
Material 1.4571 (StSt)

Weight
VEGAVIB 31 appr. 0,8 kg

Ambient conditions
Ambient temperature on the housing -40°C … +70°C
Product temperature -40°C … +100°C (130°C for max. 30 minutes)
Storage and transport temperature -40°C … +70°C

Operating pressure
VEGAVIB 31 max. 25 bar

Product
Density ≥ 100 g/l

Oscillator - R (Relay output)

Protection class I
Overvoltage category III
Immune to EMI > 10 V/m

Function
Integration time appr. 2 s
Measuring frequency appr. 210 Hz
Signal lamp LED for indication of switching condition
Mode A/B-switch
A - max. level detection
B - min. level detection

CE-conformity
VEGAVIB 31 vibrating level switch meets the regulations of EMVG (89/336/EWG) and NSR
(73/23/EWG). The conformity has been judged acc. to the following standards:
EMVG Emission EN 50 081 - 1: 1993
Susceptibility EN 50 082 - 2: 1995
NSR EN 61 010 - 1: 1993

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VEGAVIB 41 and 43

Housing
Housing material Plastic PBT (Polyester)
Protection IP 66
Cable entry 1 x Pg 13,5 (with oscillator R = 2 x Pg 13,5)
Terminals for max. 1,5 mm2 cross-section area of conductor

Mechanical connection
Thread G 1 A or NPT 1“ made of 1.4571 (StSt)
Locking (VEGAVIB 43) G 1 1/ 2 A made of 1.4571 (StSt)

Vibrating rod
Material 1.4571 (StSt)
Lateral load 60 Nm or
max. 400 N at rod end (VEGAVIB 41)

Extension tube (VEGAVIB 43)

Material 1.4571 (StSt)
Length 350 mm … 4000 mm

Weight
VEGAVIB 41 appr. 0,8 kg
VEGAVIB 43 appr. 0,8 kg + extension tube (appr. 1 kg/m)

Ambient conditions
Ambient temperature on the housing -40°C … +70°C
Product temperature -40°C … +100°C
Storage and transport temperature -40°C … +70°C
Product temperature with temperatures
adapter made of 1.4571 (Option) -40°C … +150°C
Permissible ambient
temperature

70°C

60°C

50°C Product tem-

perature with
100 110 120 130 140 150°C temperature
adapter

Operating pressure
VEGAVIB 41, 43 max. 10 bar
VEGAVIB 43 with locking
- version 1 unpressurized
- version 2 max. 4 bar

Product
Density ≥ 20 g/l

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Oscillators
Protection class
- oscillators C and R I
- oscillators T II
Overvoltage category III
Immune to EMI > 10 V/m

Function
Integration time appr. 2 s
Measuring frequency appr. 530 Hz
Signal lamp LED for indication of switching condition
Modes A/B-switch
A - overfill protection or max. level detection
B - protection against dry running of pumps or
min. level detection

CE-conformity
VEGAVIB 41 and 43 vibrating level switches meet the regulations of EMVG
(89/336/EWG) and NSR (73/23/EWG). The conformity has been judged acc. to the following
standards:
EMVG Emission EN 50 081 - 1: 1993
Susceptibility EN 50 082 - 1: 1995
EN 50 082 - 2: version with Relay output (R)
NSR EN 61 010 - 1: 1993

VEGAVIB 51, 52 and 53

Housing
Housing material Plastic PBT (Polyester)
Protection IP 66
Cable entry 1 x Pg 13,5 (with oscillator R = 2 x Pg 13,5)
Terminals for max. 1,5 mm2 cross-section area of conductor

Mechanical connection
Thread G 1 1/2 A or NPT 11 /2 “
Material
- VEGAVIB 51 and 52 Plastic PBT, 1.4301 (StSt)
- VEGAVIB 53 1.4301 (StSt)
Locking (VEGAVIB 53) G 2 A made of 1.4301 (StSt)

Vibrating rod
Material 1.4301 (StSt)
Lateral load 60 Nm or
400 N at rod end (VEGAVIB 51)

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Suspension cable (VEGAVIB 52)

Material PE
Max. tensile load 6000 Nm
Length
- PBT-mounting boss 600 mm … 10 m
- Steel-mounting boss 600 mm … 20 m

Extension tube (VEGAVIB 53)

Material 1.4301 (StSt)
Length 350 mm … 4000 m

Weight
VEGAVIB 51 appr. 1,7 kg
VEGAVIB 52 appr. 1,3 kg (at 2 m) + suspension cable
(appr. 0,15 kg/m)
VEGAVIB 53 appr. 2,0 kg + suspension cable (appr. 2,2 kg/m)

Ambient conditions
Ambient temperature on the housing -40°C … +70°C
Product temperature
- VEGAVIB 51 and 53 -40°C … +100°C
- VEGAVIB 52 -40°C … +80°C
Storage and transport temperature -40°C … +70°C
Product temperature with temperature
adapter made of 1.4571 (Option)
(VEGAVIB 51 and 53 with
1.4301-mounting boss) -40°C … +150°C
Permissible ambient
temperature

70°C

60°C

50°C Product tem-

perature with
100 110 120 130 140 150°C temperature
adapter

Operating pressure
VEGAVIB 51 and 53 max. 10 bar
VEGAVIB 52 max. 6 bar
VEGAVIB 53 with locking unpressurized or vacuum
VEGAVIB 51 with PBT-mounting boss max. 6 bar

Product
Density ≥ 20 g/l

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Oscillators
Protection class
- oscillators C and R I
- oscillators T and Z II
Overvoltage category III
Immune to EMI > 10 V/m

Function
Integration time appr. 2 s
Measuring frequency appr. 350 Hz
Signal lamp
- oscillators C, R and T LED for indication of switching condition
- oscillator Z LED lights when vibrating rod is covered
Modes
- oscillators C, R and T A/B-switch
A - overfill protection or max. level detection
B - protection against dry running of pumps or
min. level detection
- oscillator Z Definition via signal conditioning instrument

VEGAVIB 51 Ex(S), 52 Ex and 53 Ex(S)

Protection (acc. to BVS) IP 65
Ambient temperature on the housing -20°C … +70°C
Mounting boss 1.4301 (StSt)
Operating pressure 0,8 … 1,1 bar (if no dust-explosive atmosphere
is available: vacuum up to +16 bar)

CE-conformity
VEGAVIB 51, 52 and 53 vibrating level switches meet the protective regulations of EMVG
(89/336/EWG) and NSR (73/23/EWG). The conformity has been judged acc. to the following
standards:
EMVG Emission EN 50 081 - 1: 1993
Susceptibility EN 50 082 - 1: 1995
EN 50 082 - 2: version with relay output (R)
NSR EN 61 010 - 1: 1993

Oscillators

C - Non-contact (VIB E40 C, E50 C), VEGAVIB 41, 43, 51, 52, 53
Supply voltage 20 … 250 V AC, 50/60 Hz
20 … 250 V DC
Output non-contact switch
Power consumption < 5 mA (via load circuit)
Load current min. 10 mA, max. 400 mA (max. 4 A up to 40 ms)
With a load current exceeding 300 mA the max. permissible ambient temperature is 60°C.

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R - Relay output (VIB E30 R, E40 R, E50 R), VEGAVIB 31, 41, 43, 51, 52, 53
Supply voltage 20 … 250 V AC, 50/60 Hz; 20 … 72 V DC
(between 60 V DC and 72 V DC the max.
permissible ambient temperature reduces linear
from 70°C to 50°C)
Power consumption appr. 1 … 8 VA, max. 1,5 W
Output relay output
Relay data:
- contact floating spdt
- contact material AgCdO and Au plated
- turn-on voltage min. 10 mV
max. 250 V AC, 250 V DC
- switching current min. 10 µA
max. 3 A AC, 1 A DC
- breaking capacity max. 500 VA, 54 W

T - Transistor output (VIB E40 T, E50 T), VEGAVIB 41, 43, 51, 52, 53
Supply voltage 10 … 55 V DC
Power consumption max. 0,5 W
Output floating transistor output
NPN/PNP-wiring
Load current max. 400 mA (output - overload resistant and
permanently short-circuit proof)
Voltage loss max. 1 V
Turn-on voltage max. 55 V DC
Blocking current < 10 µA

Z - Two-wire output (VIB E50 Z, E50 Z Ex), VEGAVIB 51, 52, 53

Supply voltage 12 … 36 V DC
(supply via VEGATOR signal conditioning instr.)
Output two-wire output
Power consumption
- probe uncovered 8 mA
- probe covered 16 mA
Suitable signal conditioning instruments VEGALOG 571
VEGATOR 425 Ex F, 525 F, 534 Ex, 536 Ex,
537 Ex, 636 Ex, 825 Ex
For connection of E50 Z Ex to non-Ex signal conditioning instruments, safety barrier type 145
can be used.

VEGATOR 534 Ex signal conditioning instrument

General
Series module unit for carrier BGT 596 Ex
Dimensions W=25,4 mm (5 TE), H=128,4 mm, D=162 mm
Weight appr. 170 g

Ambient conditions
Ambient temperature -20°C … +60°C
Storage and transport temperature -40°C … +70°C

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Power supply
Operating voltage UN = 24 V DC (20 … 30 V DC)
Power consumption max. 4 W
Electrical connection multipoint connector DIN 41 612,
series F (d, b, z) 33-pole

Electrical protective measures

Protection class II
Overvoltage category II
Protection
- mounted into housing type 505 Ex IP 30
Protection
(mounted into carrier
BGT 596 Ex with Ex-module)
- front side (completely equipped) IP 30
- upper and lower side IP 20
- wiring side IP 00

Inputs
Number 2
Data transmission analog
Switching threshold 12 mA
Current limitation 24 mA (permanently short-circuit proof)
Sensor supply voltage appr. 15 … 18 V DC
Connection line 2-wire
Resistance per conductor max. 35 Ω
Integration time 0,1 … 20 s
(adjustment via potentiometer and DIL-switch)

Relay output
Number, function 2 switching relays
1 fail safe relay
Mode A/B-switch
A - max. level detection or overfill protection
B - min. level detection or prot. against dry
running of pumps
Contact 1 spdt each
Contact material AgCdO and Au plated
Turn-on voltage min. 10 mV
max. 250 V AC, 250 V DC
Switching current min. 10 µA
max. 3 A AC, 1 A DC
Breaking capacity max. 500 VA AC, 54 W DC

Transistor output
Number, function 3, synchronously switching with the relays
Galvanic separation floating
Max. values UB max. 36 V DC
I B max. 60 mA
Transistor voltage loss UCE min. ≤ 1,5 V at IB 60 mA
Blocking current < 10 µA

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Indication elements
LED in front plate
- green on Operating voltage on
- yellow Switch point control
- red Fault signal

Approvals
Classification intrinsic safety EEx ia IIC or EEx ia IIB
Max. values UO = 20 V
I K = 126 mA
P = 627 mW
Characteristics linear

EEx ia IIC EEx ia IIB

Max. permissible outer inductance (mH) 0,5 1,0 1,5 < 0,5 0,5 … 20

Max. permissible outer capacitance (nF) 97 78 68 97 486

The intrinsically safe circuits are reliably separated from the non-intrinsically safe circuits up
to a peak value of 375 V of the nominal voltage.
The intrinsically safe circuits of channels 1 and 2 are reliably separated.

Electrical connection
Mounted into
- carrier BGT 596 Ex 33-pole multiple plug, series F (d, b, z)
with coding holes
- in housing type 505 Ex terminal, max. for 1,5 mm2

CE-conformity
VEGATOR 534 Ex signal conditioning instrument meets the protective regulations of EMVG
(89/336/EWG) and NSR (73/23/EWG). The conformity has been judged acc. to the following
standards:
EMVG Emission EN 50 081 - 1: 1993
Susceptibility EN 50 082 - 2: 1995
NSR EN 61 010 - 1: 1993

VEGATOR 536 Ex, 537 Ex signal conditioning instruments

General
Series module unit for carrier BGT 596 Ex
Dimensions W = 25,4 mm (5 TE), H = 128,4 mm, D = 162 mm
Weight appr. 180 g

Ambient conditions
Ambient temperature -20°C … +60°C
Storage and transport temperature -40°C … +70°C

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Power supply
Supply voltage 20 … 53 V AC, 20 … 72 V DC
Power consumption max. 3 W
Electrical connection multipoint connector DIN 41 612,
series F (d, b, z) 33-pole

Electrical protective measures

Protection class II
Overvoltage category II
Protection
- mounted into housing type 505 Ex IP 30
Protection
(mounted into carrier
BGT 596 Ex with Ex-module)
- front side (completely equipped) IP 30
- upper and lower side IP 20
- wiring side IP 00

Inputs
Number
- VEGATOR 536 Ex 1 sensor input
- VEGATOR 537 Ex 2 sensor inputs
Data transmission analog
Switching threshold 12 mA
Current limitation 24 mA (permanently shortcircuit proof)
Sensor supply voltage appr. 15 … 18 V DC
Connection line 2-wire
Resistance per conductor max. 35 Ω
Integration time 0,1 … 20 s
(adjustment via DIL-switch)

Relay output
Number, function
- VEGATOR 536 Ex 1 switching relay (spdt), 1 fail safe relay
- VEGATOR 537 Ex 2 switching relays (spdt), 1 fail safe relay
Mode A/B-switch
A - max. level detection or overfill protection
B - min. level detection or prot. against dry
running of pumps
Contact 1 spdt each
Contact material AgCdO and Au plated
Turn-on voltage min. 10 mV
max. 250 V AC, 250 V DC
Switching current min. 10 µA
max. 3 A AC, 1 A DC
Breaking capacity max. 500 VA AC, 54 W DC

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Transistor output
Number, function
- VEGATOR 536 Ex 2, synchronously switching with relays
- VEGATOR 537 Ex 3, synchronously switching with relays
Galvanical separation floating
Max. values UB max. 36 V DC
I B max. 60 mA
Transistor voltage loss UCE min. ≤ 1,5 V at IB 60 mA
Blocking current < 10 µA

Indicating elements
LED in front plate
- green on operating voltage on
- yellow switch point control
- red fault signal

Approvals
Classification intrinsic safety EEx ia IIC or EEx ia IIB
Max. values UO = 20 V
I K = 126 mA
P = 627 mW
Characteristics linear

EEx ia IIC EEx ia IIB

Max. permissible outer inductance (mH) 0,5 1,0 1,5 < 0,5 0,5 … 20

Max. permissible outer capacitance (nF) 97 78 68 97 486

The intrinsically safe circuits are reliably galvanically separated from the non-intrinsically safe
circuits up to a peak value of 375 V of the nominal voltage.
The intrinsically safe circuits of channels 1 and 2 are reliably separated.

Electrical connection
Mounted into
- carrier BGT 596 Ex 33-pole multipoint connector, series F (d, b, z)
with coding holes
- in housing type 505 Ex screw terminal, max. for 1,5 mm2

CE-conformity
VEGATOR 536 Ex and 537 Ex signal conditioning instruments meet with the protective regula-
tions of EMVG (89/336/EWG) and NSR (73/23/EWG). The conformity has been judged acc. to
the following standards:
EMVG Emission EN 50 081 - 1: 1993
Susceptibility EN 50 082 - 2: 1995
NSR EN 61 010 - 1: 1993

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VEGATOR 636 Ex signal conditioning instrument

General
Series module unit with terminal socket for mounting
on carrier rail acc. to DIN 46 277
Dimensions W = 36 mm (5 TE), H = 118,5 mm, D = 134 mm
Weight appr. 170 g

Ambient conditions
Ambient temperature -20°C … +60°C, at an operating voltage of
60 … 72 V DC the permissible ambient tempe-
rature reduces linear from 60°C to 40°C
Storage and transport temperature -40°C … +70°C

Power supply
Operating voltage 20 … 250 V AC, 50/60 Hz; 20 … 72 V DC
Power consumption max. 3 W (3 … 18 VA)

Electrical protective measures

Protection class II
Overvoltage category II
Protection
- instrument IP 30
- terminal socket IP 20
Electrical separating measures reliable separation (VDE 0106, part 1) between
power supply, measuring data input,
level relay and transistor output

Inputs
Number 1 current input
Data transmission analog
Hysteresis 100 µA fixed
Switching threshold 12 mA
Current limitation 24 mA (permanently shortcircuit proof)
Sensor supply voltage appr. 15 … 18 V DC
Connection line 2-wire
Resistance per conductor max. 35 Ω
Integration time 0,1 … 20 s
Relay output
Number, function 1 switching relay (spdt)
Mode A/B-switch
A - max. level detection or overfill protection
B - min. level detection or prot. against dry
running of pumps
Contact 1 spdt each
Contact material AgCdO and Au plated
Turn-on voltage min. 10 mV DC
max. 250 V AC, 250 V DC
Switching current min. 10 µA DC
max. 3 A AC, 1 A DC
Breaking capacity max. 500 VA AC, 54 W DC

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Transistor output
Number, function 1, synchronously switching with relays
Galvanical separation floating
Max. values UB max. 36 V DC
I B max. 60 mA (shortcircuit proof)
Transistor voltage loss UCE min. ≤ 1,5 V at IB 60 mA
Blocking current < 10 µA

Indicating elements
LED in front plate
- green on operating voltage on
- yellow switch point control
- red fault signal

Approvals
Classification intrinsic safety EEx ia IIC or EEx ia IIB
Max. values UO = 20 V
I K = 125 mA
P = 624 mW
Characteristics linear

EEx ia IIC EEx ia IIB

Max. permissible outer inductance (mH) 0,5 1,0 1,5 < 0,5 0,5 … 20

Max. permissible outer capacitance (nF) 97 78 68 97 486

The intrinsically safe circuits as reliably galvanically separated from the non-intrinsically safe
circuits up to a peak value of 375 V of the nominal voltage.
The max. voltage on the non-intrinsically safe circuits must not exceed 250 Veff in case of
failure.

Electrical connection
Screw terminal max. for 1,5 mm2

CE-conformity
VEGATOR 636 Ex signal conditioning instruments meet the protective regulations of EMVG
(89/336/EWG) and NSR (73/23/EWG). The conformity has been judged acc. to the following
standards:
EMVG Emission EN 50 081 - 1: 1993
Susceptibility EN 50 082 - 2: 1995
NSR EN 61 010 - 1: 1993

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VEGAVIB 31 VEGAVIB 41 VEGAVIB 43

80x110 ~30 80x110 ~30
80x110 ~30

95
95
95

Pg 13,5 Pg 13,5
Pg 13,5
20

SW 41 SW 41
SW 41

20

20
G1A G1A G1A

ø29

L (min. 350 mm, max. 4000 mm)

140
150

ø14
100
100

ø29

ø14

100
Housing Adjustment fitting Adjustment fitting up
unpressurized to 4 bar

SW 60
SW 41
SW 60
20

60 SW 60
20

49

15 G 11/ 2 A
330°
rotating
20

G 11/ 2 A or
NPT 1 1/2"

Temperature adapter
(1.4571)

ø41
57

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VEGAVIB 51 VEGAVIB 52 VEGAVIB 53

80x110 ~30 80x110 ~30 80x110 ~30

95
95
95

Pg 13,5 Pg 13,5
Pg 13,5
SW 60 SW 60 SW 60

22
22
22

G 11/2 A

ø43 G 11/ 2 A
G 1 1/ 2 A
253 (plastic); 235 (StSt)

min. 500, max. 1000 (plastic); min. 500, max. 20000 (StSt)
160

ø18

L (min. 350 mm, max. 4000 mm)

ø43 ø43
332

ø18
ø18
160

160

Housing Temperature adapter Adjustment fitting

(1.4301)
SW 60

60 SW 75
80
105

15
ø57
104

330°
rotating

G2A

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Series 500 signal conditioning instrument

Circuit board 100 x 160 x 1,5 5 TE

Multiple plug
European size

128,4 (3 HE)
100
on

3
5,5
9 25,4
15 162

Series 600 signal conditioning instrument

Carrier rail 35 x 7,5 or
35 x 15 acc. to EN 50 022
Transparent
cover
1 2 3 4
118,5
54,5

on

5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12 13 14

134 36

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2 Mounting

2.1 Mounting instructions Stirrers

Due to stirrers etc. the level switch can be
VEGAVIB subjected to strong lateral forces. Hence do
not choose a too long extension tube of
Generally the instruments can be mounted in VEGAVIB 43 and VEGAVIB 53, but check if in
any position. The instrument must be mounted this case it is possible to mount a VEGAVIB 41
so that the measuring system (vibrating rod) is or VEGAVIB 51 laterally.
at the height of the requested switch point.
However VEGAVIB 31 should not be mounted
from the bottom. According to the measured Filling opening
product/measurement requirements, installa- Install so that the vibrating element does not
tion will vary. Please follow manufacturers protrude directly into the filling stream. If such
instructions. an installation place should be necessary,
mount a suitable protective sheet above or in
front of the vibrating element, e.g. L80 x 8
Lateral load DIN 1028 (see fig. 2.2 a). In case of abrasive
Please note that the vibrating element is not solids the mounting acc. to fig. 2.2 b has
subjected to lateral forces. Mount the instru- proven. In a concave protective sheet build-up
ment in a position where no interfering influ- is caused avoiding abrasion of the protective
ences occur such as e.g. by stirrers, filling sheet.
openings etc. This is mainly valid for the instru-
ment types with cable or extension tube (see
fig. 2.1). The tuning fork surfaces of VEGAVIB Horizontal installation
31 should be in parallel to the product move- VEGAVIB can be mounted horizontally to
ment so that there is only little resistance by reach a very accurate switch point. However if
the tuning fork. the switch can differ in a tolerance of some
centimeters, we recommend an installation
appr. 20° inclined to the bottom so that build-
up is avoided (see fig. 2.2). Mount VEGAVIB
31 so that the surface of the tuning fork is
nearly vertically.

a. b.

20°
Fig. 2.1

Dimensions Fig. 2.2

The dimensions of the vibrating rod or the
tuning fork must not be modified. Any modifi-
cation will destroy the instrument.

20 VEGAVIB
Mounting

Handling Humidity
The vibrating level switch is a measuring in- After installation turn the cable entry of the
strument and must be handled with care. instrument downwards to avoid humidity pen-
Bending of the vibrating element will destroy etration. The instrument housing can be
the instrument. rotated by appr. 330°. On vertically installed
electrodes loop the cable to the instrument
housing bottom so that rain water and con-
Adjustment fitting densation can drain off (see fig. 2.3).
Adjustment fittings are available for height
adjustment of VEGAVIB 43 and VEGAVIB 53.
Please note that the VEGAVIB 53 level switch
must not be used in conjunction with the ad-
justment fitting in pressurized vessels.
VEGAVIB 43 can be used in vessels with up to
4 bar pressure.

Tensile load
When using the cable version please note that
the max. tensile load of 6000 N must not be
exceeded. This danger mainly exists with very
heavy solids and large measuring lengths. Fig. 2.3

Build-up Pressure
On VEGAVIB 31 the surfaces of the tuning fork In case of overpressure or low pressure in the
should be nearly vertical so that build-up is vessel, the mounting boss must be sealed on
avoided. The position of the tuning fork is thread. Cover the thread with teflon tape or
marked on the hexagon of VEGAVIB. Hence hemp etc. or use a seal ring.
you can check the position of the tuning fork.
When the hexagon is placed to the seal, the
thread can be still turned by appr. 1/2 turn. Angle of repose
This is sufficient to reach the recommended Note when mounting the vibrating rod in the
installation position. vessel, that angles of repose can occur with
When the granulation size of the solid is bigger solid measurement which can influence the
than the min. tuning fork distance (8 mm), switch point. Select an installation place so
parts of the measured product can stick be- that the vibrating probe detects an average
tween the tongues of the fork and trigger a value of the angle of repose. According to the
faulty function. In this case a tuning fork sen- position of the filling and emptying opening in
sor of series 40 and 50 should be used. the vessel, the installation place of the vibrat-
ing probe differs. The vibrating probe must be
installed with a distance of d/ 6 from the vessel
wall to compensate for the measuring error in
cylindrical vessels. A min. distance of appr.
40 cm should be maintained (see fig. 2.4).

VEGAVIB 21
 Mounting

Filling and emptying centered Series 500 signal conditioning instru-

ments
Filling Emptying

d d VEGATOR can be either installed with a mod-

6 6
ule in a carrier BGT 596 or in a single housing
type 505.

Module-StEx (Ex 33 S)
d
for VEGATOR 534 Ex
d
Multipoint connector DIN 41 612, series F, 33-
pole (d, b, z) with coded pins, Ex-separating
chamber and mounting material for mounting
in carrier BGT 596 Ex.

Module (33)
for VEGATOR 536 and 537
Filling centered, emptying lateral Multipoint connector DIN 41 612, series F, 33-
pole (d, b, z) with coded pins and mounting
Filling Emptying
material for mounting in carrier BGT 596.

Module-Ex (33 Ex)

for VEGATOR 536 Ex and 537 Ex
Multipoint connector DIN 41 612, series F, 33-
pole (d, b, z) with coded pins and mounting
material for mounting in carrier BGT 596 Ex.

Single housing
Plastic housing type 505 for single mounting of
signal conditioning instruments with an instru-
ment width 5 TE (25,4 mm).

3 Mounting carrier
Mount the appropriate module (standard or
Ex-version) to your carrier BGT 596. Wire the
6
d

connection of the multipoint connector accord-

ing to the wiring plans on the following pages.
1
d

The multipoint connector is available as fol-

lows:
1 Emptying opening
2
2 Filling opening
- Wire-Wrap standard connection 1,0 x 1,0
3 VEGAVIB mm
- Plug connection 2,8 x 0,8 mm
- Termi-Point standard connection
Fig. 2.4 1,6 x 0,8 mm
- Soldering connection
- Screw terminals 2 x 0,5 mm2

22 VEGAVIB
Mounting

For further information concerning mounting z b d

please refer to the operating instruction of the a c

o1o
carrier. o3o
o5o
o7o c7 VEGATOR
Mounting single housing o9o
o11o
You can either screw the socket directly to
o13o
your mounting plate or plug on a carrier rail
o15o
(TS 35 x 7,5 acc. to EN 50 022 or TS 32 acc. to VEGATOR 536 o17o
EN 50 035). Connect the terminal of the basic VEGATOR 537 o19o
plate acc. to the wiring plans on the following o21o
pages. For further information concerning o23o c23 Ex-coding
mounting refer to the operating instruction of o25o

the housing. o27o

o29o
o31o

Coding
The multipoint connector of the instrument is
provided with one or several coding holes to Transparent cover
avoid interchanging of different instruments. The front plate of VEGATOR can be provided
with a lockable transparent cover to avoid
Due to a fixed coded pin on the Ex-module it is unauthorized adjustment. The cover is at-
ensured that only Ex-instruments can be in- tached to the instrument.
serted.

Two additional coded pins are attached to the

module to protect the different instrument
against interchanging. Plug the attached
coded pins into the respective holes on the
multipoint connector. The coded pins must be
plugged into the following positions:

Instrument Ex-coding
coding

VEGATOR 536 a17 / c7 ––

VEGATOR 536 Ex a17 / c7 c23

VEGATOR 537 a19 / c7 ––

VEGATOR 537 Ex a19 / c7 c23

Module 33 (Ex)

VEGAVIB 23
 Mounting

Ex-version VEGATOR 636 Ex signal conditioning

instrument
Ex and non-Ex terminal separation
Within the plug-in terminal base a physically Connect the signal conditioning instrument as
separated area exists for Ex connections. follows:
Ensure that the separation housing is fitted - Mount the plug-in socket to the carrier rail.
and secure. - Wire the socket acc. to your requirements,
see “3 Electrical connection“.
- Cover the upper terminals with the supplied
Mounting into carriers covering chamber (see figure).
If you mount your VEGATOR with Ex-approval - Plug the supplied coded pin into the appro-
into a carrier, you have to use a VEGA-Ex- priate hole.
module. Keep a distance of at least 10 mm (2 - Connect, if requested, the neighbouring
TE) to module cards of other manufacturers. If series 600 signal conditioning instrument via
you intend to install VEGATOR in the complete the supplied connection plug (L1 and N).
left position in the carrier, you have to mount a - Select mode A or B on the slide switch (top).
blind cover with at least 20 mm (4 TE) in front - Mount VEGATOR 636 Ex to the plug-in
of the module for the instrument. socket (2 fixing screws).

Separating wall

1 2 3 4

on
VEGATOR

Blind cover

Protection with Ex-application

With Ex-application a protection of IP 20 must
be maintained. Hence cover the gaps or not
used modules by respective blind covers.

24 VEGAVIB
Mounting

Transparent cover
The front plate of VEGATOR can be provided
with a lockable transparent cover to protect
the instrument against unauthorized use. See
figure for removal of transparent cover.

Covering chamber

1 2 3 4

Function coding A
Ex-version B
C
1
Instrument coding 2
VEGATOR 636 3
-
+

7
8
9
N
Connection plug L1

5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12 13 14

VEGAVIB 25
 Electrical connection

3 Electrical connection

3.1 Connection instructions 3.2 Wiring plan VEGAVIB

VEGAVIB
Non-contact switch
Danger (VIB E40 C, E50 C)
Switch off the power supply before starting
connection.

1 2 3
The electrical connection must be carried out
dependent on the installed oscillator. Connect
the mains acc. to the wiring plans on the fol-
lowing pages.
AC L1 N Earth
Generally connect VEGAVIB to vessel ground DC + –
(PA) or in plastic vessels with the next earth or
potential. A thread (screw M4 x 5) is located DC – +
laterally on the hexagon of the mounting boss.
This connection is used to drain off electro- Power supply:
static charges. 20 … 250 V AC, 50/60 Hz; 20 … 250 V DC (for
further information see technical data)
For dust-Ex-applications or applications acc.
to CENELEC the PA-terminal (on the hexagon For direct control of relays, contactors, magnet
of the mounting boss) must be connected to valves, signallers, horns etc. do not operate
the potential equalization line. without connected load (switching in series),
as the oscillator will be destroyed when di-
rectly connected to mains. Not suitable for
1 connection to low voltage-DCS-inputs.

The own current is shortly lowered below 1 mA

2
after switching off the load so that contactors
holding current which is lower than the
9
3 currently flowing own current of the electronics
can nevertheless be switched off reliably.
4

8
5

1 Housing cover
2 Signal lamp (LED)
3 Terminals
4 A/B-switch
5 Potentiometer
6 Instrument housing
7 Cable entry (Pg 13,5)
8 Oscillator
9 Type plate oscillator

26 VEGAVIB
Electrical connection

Floating relay output (VIB E30 R, Switching examples

E40 R, E50 R)
+ – + – + –
L1 N

1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5 6

Relay output

Power supply

Power supply: – –

+
20 … 250 V AC, 50/60 Hz; 20 … 72 V DC (for
NPN-reaction PNP-reaction
further information see technical data)

Is used to switch external voltage sources to The transistor switches the supply voltage of
relays, contactors, magnetic valves, signallers the oscillator to the binary input of a DCS or to
and horns etc. an electrical load. By different connection of
the consumer (load) PNP or NPN-reaction can
be reached.
Two-wire output (VIB E50 Z)
For connection to a VEGATOR signal condi-
tioning instrument (only with VEGAVIB 51, 52
and 53) + – + –

Power supply via the connected VEGATOR 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5

signal conditioning instrument (12 … 36 V DC)
(for further information see technical data)

The signal lamp in the housing generally lights

when the vibrating probe is covered, inde-
pendent on the mode adjusted in the signal
conditioning instrument.
– –
+
+

+
+

Note the operating instruction of the signal

conditioning instrument. Suitable signal condi- NPN-reaction PNP-reaction
tioning instruments are stated in the technical
data. The transistor switches a second voltage
source with the same reference potential to the
binary input of a DCS or to an electrical load.
Floating transistor output By different connection of the consumer (load)
(VIB E40 T, E50 T) PNP or NPN-reaction can be reached.

–
+

1 2 3 4 5

Power supply: 10 … 55 V DC
(for further information see following switching
examples as well as technical data)

VEGAVIB 27
 Electrical connection

+ – + – + –

1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5

~ ~
– – – –
+
+

+
+

NPN-reaction PNP-reaction
The transistor switches an alternating voltage
10 … 42 V AC to a load which is also supply
The transistor switches a second, galvanically
voltage.
isolated voltage source to the binary input of a
DCS or to an electrical load. By different con-
nection of the consumer (load) PNP or NPN-
Note
reaction can be reached.
The transistor outputs of several VEGAVIB can
be switches in series or parallel to connect
their signals logically. The wiring must be
Central of alternative current loads carried out such that terminal 2 has always
higher voltage against terminal 3.
+ –

1 2 3 4 5

~
+

– ~

The transistor switches a galvanically isolated

alternating voltage 10 … 42 V AC to a load.

28 VEGAVIB
Electrical connection

3.3 Connection instruction Reset of alarm functions

series 500 and series 600 signal You can use the fail safe relay of VEGATOR
536 as second level relay for a signaller (horn
conditioning instruments etc.). An additional key (opener) can be con-
nected to VEGATOR 536 to deactivate the
If only one channel should be used on connected signaller (horn, lamp etc.) in case
VEGATOR signal conditioning instrument, of a level alarm (e.g. reaching of the max.
connect a resistor of 1 kΩ (0,5 W) to the un- permissible level). This key can deactivate a
used connection pin of the second channel. level alarm. In case of failure (e.g. line break)
The resistor avoids a fault signal being trig- the alarm is not deleted.
gered, caused by the missing sensor.
When the key is connected, the fail safe relay
A parallel operating transistor output is avail- has the same function as the level relay, how-
able to each relay output. ever the fail safe relay can be reset again by
pushing the key for reset of alarm functions.

When an acoustic warning facility is activated

Module with multipoint connector acc. to when the max. level is reached, this can be
DIN 41 612 for carrier (rear view) switched off by pushing the key for reset of
alarm functions. The second output (level
d b z relay) still signals to the processing system
2
when max. level is reached.
4

6
8
Note
10 When very strong electromagnetic interfer-
12 ences are to be expected, we recommend the
14 use of screened cable. The screening of the
16 cable must only be earthed at one end of the
18 sensor. The following connection plan shows
20 the currentless condition.
22

24

26 Resistor with unused

Ex-separat-
28
channel
ing cham-
ber 30

32

Sensor
1 2 13 Sensor
1 2 13

Sensor Sensor
Channel 1 Channel 2

VEGAVIB 29
 Electrical connection

3.4 Connection plan series 500 and series 600 signal conditioning
instruments
VEGATOR 534 Ex VEGATOR 537 Ex

d b z d b z
2 + – Fail safe relay 2 + –
Supply L1 (+)
voltage N (–)

6 6
Level relay 1 Fail safe relay

10 Level relay 2 10
N (–) Level relay 1
Supply
voltage L1 (+) 12
Level relay 2
14
+ +
16 16
Fail safe transistor – Fail safe transistor –
18 18
+ + + +
20 20 Level transistor 2
Level transistor 1 – –
Level transistor 1 – – Level transistor 2
22 22

24 24

28 28
+ + + +
+ 30 + + 30 +
– – – –
– 32 – – 32 –

Sensor 1 Sensor 2 Sensor 1 Sensor 2

VEGATOR 536 Ex VEGATOR 636 Ex

Sensor
d b z
2 + –
Supply L1 (+)
voltage N (–)
+ –

6 1 2 3 4
Fail safe relay

10 Level relay VEGATOR 636 Ex

12

+ Transistor output
16 Reset of
Fail safe transistor –
18 alarm + –
+ functions
5 6 7 8
20
Level transistor – Relay output
22 9 10 11 12 13 14

24 + –

L1 N

28
Supply voltage
+
+ 30
–
– 32

30 VEGAVIB
Set-up

4 Set-up

4.1 VEGAVIB For most measured products it is not neces-

sary to modify the pre-adjusted potentiometer
Adjustment elements (factory setting of potentiometer = 5).

The diode (2) can be checked with closed Use oscillator Z with suitable signal condition-
housing. For adjustment of VEGAVIB loosen ing instrument (VEGATOR 534, 536, 537 and
with a screwdriver first the four screws on the 636) to modify the integration time.
upper side of the instrument and remove the
cover. The instrument version for detection of solids
in water is especially adapted for use in water
The oscillator enables the following adjust- and must not be used for standard level meas-
ment: urement. The procedure for the adjustment of
• A/B-switch, only with oscillators C, R and T; the instrument is identical.
with oscillator Z: change-over via signal
conditioning instrument
2
• Sensitivity adjustment with potentiometer
3
(not with VEGAVIB 31) 1

With the A/B-switch (4) the switching condition

of the non-contact switch (C), of the relay 4

output (R) or the transistor output (T) can be

modified. Hence the requested mode acc. to 5
“Functional schedule“ can be adjusted. A -
max. level detection or overfill protection, B -
min. level detection or protection against dry 1 Type plate
running of pumps. 2 Signal lamp (LED)
3 Terminals
4 A/B-switch
With oscillator Z the A/B-changeover can be 5 Potentiometer (not with VEGAVIB 31)
made via the signal conditioning instrument.
Hence not the set-up of the signal conditioning
instrument.

The switching sensitivity can be modified and

adapted to the density of the product with
potentiometer (5). This is necessary so that the
level switch can reliably detect extremely
liquid or heavy products. Turn the
potentiometer anticlockwise to set the vibrat-
ing probe to more sensitive. According to our
experience a modification of the factory setting
is only necessary with very light products.

When build-up can occur, it may be necessary

to turn the potentiometer clockwise to improve
oscillation.

VEGAVIB 31
 Set-up

Functional schedule

The following table gives a survey on the switching conditions dependent on the adjusted mode
and level.

Level Switching condition Signal Current Signal

VIB E40 / VIB E30 / VIB E40 / lamp consumpt. lamp
50 C 40 / 50 R 50 T VEGAVIB E50 Z VEGAVIB

Mode
A Transistor
1 2 4 5 6 conductive appr. 8 mA
Switch Relay
closed energized

Transistor
1 2 4 5 6 blocks appr. 16 mA
Switch Relay de-
open energized

Mode
B Transistor
1 2 4 5 6 conductive appr. 16 mA
Switch Relay
closed energized

Transistor
1 2 4 5 6 blocks appr. 8 mA
Switch Relay de-
open energized

Power supply failure

Mode
A/B individual Transistor
1 2 4 5 6 blocks 0 mA
Switch Relay de-
open energized

32 VEGAVIB
Set-up

4.2 VEGATOR 534 Ex signal conditioning instrument

Adjustment elements
1
VEGATOR 534 Ex

1 2

! 1
3

! 2
4

on
5

1 6 7 8 9

1 Fixing screw
2 LED-relay control lamps
3 LED-fault signal channel 1
4 LED-fault signal channel 2
5 LED-Supply voltage
6 DIL-switch block for channel 1
7 DIL-switch block for channel 2
8 Potentiometer for time adjustment for channel 1
9 Potentiometer for time adjustment for channel 2

Mode Mode B
By means of the DIL-switch mode A or B can means with covered vibrating element
be adjusted separately for each channel. The - Relay of output 1 energizes
following description relates to channel 1, - Transistor output 1 is conductive
however the same procedure is valid for - LED-Relay output 1 extinguishes
channel 2.
means with uncovered vibrating element
- Relay of output 1 de-energizes
Mode A - Transistor output 1 blocks
means with covered vibrating element - LED-relay output 1 lights
- Relay of output 1 de-energizes
- Transistor output 1 blocks
- LED-relay output 1 lights

means with uncovered vibrating element

- Relay of output 1 energizes
- Transistor output 1 is conductive
- LED-Relay output 1 extinguishes

VEGAVIB 33
 Set-up

Signal lamps In the example of the figure mode A (max.

LED in the front plate indicate ready for opera- level detection or overfill protection) is se-
tion, switching condition and failure. lected (switch 1). The switch on delay is acti-
vated (switch 3) and the integration time is
Green adjusted to 17 seconds (switch 4, 5 and
- Main control lamp (5) potentiometer to position 2).
- Mains voltage on, instrument in operation
B off
Red 1 A/B-mode
2 Switch off delay
- Fault signal lamps (3 and 4) 3 Switch on delay
- Failure on the respective sensor circuit by 4 Integration time +5 s 1 2 3 4 5
failure of the sensor or line defect. 5 Integration time +10 s
A on
- When the fail safe relay de-energizes, the
red signal lamp lights.

Yellow With switches 4 and 5 and the potentiometer

- Relay control lamp (2) (+0 … 5 s) the integration time can be ad-
- The yellow control lamps react acc. to the justed respectively. The times of the activated
adjusted mode (A/B). time switch and the potentiometer are summed
- Generally the relay control lamps indicate (see figure). When switch on and off time are
the de-energized condition of the relays. switched on at the same time, the adjusted
- A dark signal lamp means that the relays are time is valid for both delay versions.
in energized condition.
Switch 1 2 3 4 5 Poti
Time
DIL-switch block and potentiometer
0,2 s A/B off off off off 0
Mode and integration time
Either switch 2 and/or

respectively switched

A DIL-switch block per output with 5 switches 0…5 s A/B off off • 1)
3 to “on“. The times

each (7 and 8) is located on the circuit board

on kind of delay.
are valid for the

1)
5…10 s A/B on off •
of VEGATOR. The individual switches are
coordinated as follows: 10…15 s A/B off on • 1)

1 A/B-mode
A - max. level detection 15…20 s A/B on on • 1)

B - min. level detection

1)
2 Switch off delay (za) Potentiometer 0 … 5 s
3 Switch on delay (ze)
4 Integration time 5 s Fault monitoring
5 Integration time 10 s The signal conditioning instrument monitors
the measuring system permanently. The follow-
With switch 1 the modes can be adjusted ing criteria are tested:
(A - overfill protection or B - protection against - Two-wire line on line break and short circuit
dry running of pumps).
Switch point adjustment
With switches 2 and 3 switch off delay and/or A switch point adjustment on the signal condi-
switch on delay can be independently ad- tioning instrument is not necessary. The switch
justed. The switch off or on delay relates to the point depends on the installation height and
switching condition of the relay and transistor the installation position of the vibrating level
outputs. switch used.

34 VEGAVIB
Set-up

4.3 VEGATOR 536 Ex and 537 Ex signal conditioning instrument

Indicating and adjustment elements

VEGATOR 536 VEGATOR 537

TEST TEST

TEST

2 2

on on
VEGATOR VEGATOR
536 537

1 2

VEGATOR 537
3
TEST

4
5 1

off

1
1 2 3 4 5 6
6
TEST
on
off
7
2 2
1 2 3 4 5 6
on
8
on
9 VEGATOR
537

14 13 12 11 10

1 Wiring plan 8 LED-fault signal channel 2 (VEGATOR 537)

2 Lockable fixing screw 9 LED-supply voltage
3 Test switch channel 1 10 Fixing screw
4 LED-relay output 1 11 Multipoint connector
5 LED-fault signal channel 1 12 DIL-switch block for channel 1
6 Test switch channel 2 (VEGATOR 537) 13 DIL-switch block for channel 2
7 LED-relay output 2 (VEGATOR 537) 14 Transparent cover

VEGAVIB 35
 Set-up

Signal lamps With switches 2 and 3 the switch off and/or

LEDs in the front plate indicate ready for op- switch on delay can be independently ad-
eration, switching condition and failures. justed. The switch on or off delay relates to the
switching condition of the relay and transistor
Green outputs.
- Operating control lamp (9)
- Mains voltage on, instrument operates. In the example of the figure mode A (max.
level detection or overfill protection) is se-
Red lected (switch 1). The switch on delay is acti-
- Failure lamps (5 and 8) vated (switch 3) and the integration time is set
- Fault on the respective sensor circuit by to 8 seconds (switches 4, 5 and 6).
failure of the sensor or line defect.
- When the fail safe relay de-energizes, the B off
red signal lamp lights. 1 A/B-mode
2 Switch off delay
3 Switch on delay
Yellow 4 Integration time +2 s
5 Integration time +6 s 1 2 3 4 5 6
- Relay control lamp (4 and 7)
6 Integration time +12 s A
- The yellow control lamps react acc. to the on
adjusted mode (A/B).
- Generally the relay control lamps indicate
With switches 4, 5 and 6 the integration time
the energized condition of the relay.
can be adjusted respectively. The times of the
- A dark signal lamp means that the relay is in
activated time switches are summed. When
de-energized condition.
switch on and off delay are switched on at the
same time, the adjusted time is valid for both
delay versions.
DIL-switch block and potentiometer

Mode and integration time

Switch 1 2 3 4 5 Poti
A DIL-switch block with 6 switches (12 and 13) Time za ze 2s 6s 12 s
each per output is located on the circuits
board of VEGATOR: The individual switches 0,2 s A/B off off off off off
are coordinated as follows: 0,5 s A/B off off off
Either set switch 2 and/
or 3 to “on“. The times

1 A/B-mode 2s A/B on off off

respectively adjusted

A - max. level detection or overfill protec- 6s A/B off on off

are valid for the

tion
delay version.

8s A/B on on off
B - min. level detection or protection
12 s A/B off off on
against dry running of pumps
2 Switch off delay 14 s A/B on off on
3 Switch on delay 18 s A/B off on on
4 Integration time 2 s 20 s A/B on on on
5 Integration time 6 s
6 Integration time 12 s

With switch 1 the mode (A - overfill protection

or B - protection against dry running of
pumps) can be adjusted.

36 VEGAVIB
Set-up

Fault monitoring
The signal conditioning instrument monitors
the measuring system permanently. The follow-
ing criteria are checked:
- Two-wire line on line break or shortcircuit

Test switch
VEGATOR has an integral test switch which
checks the output and the parts of the signal
conditioning instrument. The following criteria
are checked with the test:
- Switching function of the switching outputs
- Switching function of the fail safe outputs
- Parts of the signal processing of the signal
conditioning instrument.

As long as the test switch is pressed, the

output relay de-energizes and the transistor
blocks. Note that the connected instruments
are activated during the test.

VEGAVIB 37
 Set-up

4.4 VEGATOR 636 Ex signal conditioning instrument

Indicating and operating elements

12

6
sec t 6

5
2 off

4
ze
13

3
za

2
A B

1
5
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

6
A
7
B
TEST C
VEGA TOR 636R
CE
1 1
2 8 PTB-Nr.: Ex-95/xxxx X a : -20…+60°C
3 Sensorstromkreis EEx ia IIC IP 30
- Uo < x,xxV, L o < x mH
+
I o < x mA Co < xxx nF
9 Po < xxmW
I nsp.

Sensor out power supply

max: 36V max.250VAC/DC 20…250 VAC
7

Terminal
60mA 500VA/54W 20…72VDC
8 3AAC/1ADC 1...8 VA
2 9 maximum + -
L
+ -
N

! 1 2 3 4 5 6 12 13 14 9 10
N
3 L1
9
on 4
636
10
5 6 7 8 5 6 7 8
11
9 10 11 12 13 14 9 10 11 12 13 14 14 15
12

1 Test switch
2 LED-relay output Signal lamps
3 LED-fault signal LEDs in the front plate indicate ready for op-
4 LED-supply voltage
5 Bridge for fault signal adjustment
eration, switching condition and failures.
6 Terminal for electrode
7 Function coding Ex-version Green
8 Instrument coding VEGATOR 636 Ex
9 Socket for connection bridges
- Operating control lamp
10 Transistor output - Mains voltage on, instrument operates.
11 Relay output
12 Power supply
Red
13 DIL-switch block
14 Type plate - Failure lamp
15 Transparent cover - Fault on the sensor circuit by failure of the
sensor or line defect.
- When the fail safe relay de-energizes, the
red signal lamp lights.

Yellow
- Relay control lamp
- The yellow control lamps react acc. to the
adjusted mode (A/B).
- Generally the relay control lamps indicate
the energized condition of the relay.
- A dark signal lamp means that the relay is in
de-energized condition (transistor blocks).

38 VEGAVIB
Set-up

DIL-switch block
Switch 1 2 3 4 5 Poti
The DIL-switch block with 6 keys is located time za ze 2s 6s 12 s
laterally on top (covered when mounted). The 0,2 s A/B off off off off off
individual switches are coordinated as follows: 0,5 s A/B off off off
:

Either set switch 2 and/

or 3 to “on“. The times
2s A/B on off off

respectively adjusted
1 A/B-mode
A - max. level detection or overfill protec- 6s A/B off on off

are valid for the

delay version.
tion 8s A/B on on off
B - min. level detection or protection 12 s A/B off off on
against dry running of pumps 14 s A/B on off on
2 Switch off delay 18 s A/B off on on
3 Switch on delay
4 Integration time 2 s 20 s A/B on on on
5 Integration time 6 s
6 Integration time 12 s
Fault monitoring
With switch 1 the mode (A - overfill protection The signal conditioning instrument monitors
or B - protection against dry running of the measuring system permanently. The follow-
pumps) can be adjusted. ing criteria are checked:
- Two-wire line on line break or shortcircuit
With switches 2 and 3 the switch off and/or
switch on delay can be independently ad-
justed. Test switch
VEGATOR has an integral test switch which
In the example of the figure mode A (max. checks the output and the parts of the signal
level detection or overfill protection) is se- conditioning instrument. The following criteria
lected (switch 1). The switch on delay is acti- are checked with the test:
vated (switch 3) and the integration time is set - Switching function of the switching outputs
to 8 seconds (switches 4, 5 and 6). - Switching function of the fail safe outputs
- Potential separation of the outputs
- Parts of the signal processing of the signal
sec t 6

1 A/B-mode
conditioning instrument.
2 Switch off delay
za
ze

12

3 Switch on delay
A

4 Integration time +2 s As long as the test switch is pressed, the

5 Integration time +6 s
6 Integration time +12 s
1 2 3 4 5 6 output relay de-energizes and the transistor
off
B

blocks. Note that the connected instruments

are activated during the test.
With switches 4, 5 and 6 the integration time
can be adjusted respectively. The times of the
activated time switches are summed. When
switch on and off delay are switched on at the
same time, the adjusted time is valid for both
delay versions.

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Technical data subject to alterations 2.17 497 / Dez. ’96